The Issues

Ragin Edwards for Congress

I am a graduate of Pope High School in the 6th district, and was a recipient of the Hope Scholarship. I returned to East Cobb to raise my daughters in the same environment I was able to thrive in as a youth.

Education

Protecting the promise of a quality education for our children is extremely important. If we want our children to inherit a better world we must ensure that their education is protected on a federal level. Unfortunately, America is ranked #24, #25, and #27 in Reading, Science and Math worldwide. We must offer our children a better education to be truly competitive in this digital age.

Georgia is ranked #21 in the United States for education. We have risen in rank over the past few decades, but we are still too far away from #1

Growing the Middle Class

Tax legislation that favors the middle class is something I will fight for while in office. We cannot spend frivilously or vote for laws that will adversely impact the 6th District. Legislation favorable to home owners is another area where we will be able to ensure that the 6th District continues to thrive, and becomes even better!

The middle-class is the heart of America. We must protect the middle class and pass legislature that encourages growth.

Healthcare

Healthcare reform is one of the most talked about issues in American politics today. We must make sure that Healthcare becomes affordable for all Americans. No person should die because they cannot afford treatment, or because they have a pre-existing condition.

Medical bills are the #1 reason why Americans are in debt today. We must work to make Healthcare affordable for all Americans.

Racial and Gender Equality

Protecting the rights of women, LGBT, and minorities is necessary and advantageous for all Americans. In 2016 Georgia was #1 in the nation for growth of women owned businesses. Georgia is #2 if the United States for African American owned businesses. This is not by coincidence. To increase the wealth of our state, we must make sure legislation effecting these groups is beneficial, not detrimental to their success.

Women, LGBT, and minorities deserve a fair wage, and deserve equal treatment under the law.

Technology

My experience includes working with global technology driven services companies, in the financial sector, healthcare, and meteorology. I am currently an active member of TAG, Women in Technology and other technology focused groups. I have always had a deep interest in this area and I will be able to bring a functional knowledge to Congress to ensure that America continues to be a pioneer in technology, and engineering.

Georgia has now become known as the "Silicon Peach". Tech companies, startups and even fortune 500 companies continue to make their home in the Metro Atlanta area.

Listening to my Constituents

For too long the American people have been encouraged to blindly follow elected officials and align their personal beliefs with the views of their elected officials. This must stop! We live in a Representative Democracy, our elected officials are employed by the American people. Congress must start listening to their constituents rather than telling them how they should feel. I will use existing technological platforms to make sure all residents of Georgia's 6th District can weigh in on legislation through secured online surveys.

I will create additional platforms to make it easier for my constituents to tell me how they feel about new legislation and issues.